Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

Pre-Order “Dear Mr. Potter” and Enter for a Chance to Win Amazing Prizes

Jun 07, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Books

A few weeks ago, we reported that pre-orders were open for “Dear Mr. Potter: Letters of Love, Loss, and Magic.” The book will feature hundreds of letters and pictures from fans and notable fandom figures who have been impacted and inspired by Harry Potter. As an added bonus for those who have pre-ordered before the …read more!

Man Jailed Over Theft of First Edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Jun 06, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone

BBC News today reports the sentencing of Kevin McGirr, a 40-year-old man who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing a rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. McGirr took the book–worth approximately £6,000 or about $9,800 US–from the Creative Art Gallery in Woodstock, Oxfordshire back in October. The book was found …read more!

Bloomsbury Poll to Find Favorite Harry Potter Character Open; Author J. K. Rowling Offers Her Choice

May 16, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Books

Bloomsbury Publishing has launched a new poll to find out which Harry Potter characters fans would pick as their favorite via this link. Starting today, fans may pick from a list of forty characters which wizard, Muggle, or creature is their favorite character from throughout author J. K. Rowing’s series. Fans will also be able …read more!

J.K. Rowling “Actively Considering” Plans for E-Book Release of Harry Potter Series

Apr 04, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Books

The Scotsman is today reporting a quote from J.K. Rowling’s agent, which says that the Harry Potter author is “now actively considering plans for e-book versions” of the Harry Potter books. The article speculates that the e-book rights that would need to be purchased to make the whole series available on the iPad and Kindle …read more!

LeakyTV – Feb 23, 2011

Feb 23, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Books

Continuing on with our topic of the week – What would you add to the Wizaring World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando – LeakyTV’s Alex Carpenter chimes in with Kristina Horner.

Join the Slug Club! – Slughorn, Page of the Day

Feb 16, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Books

Was being in the Slug Club a good thing or a bad thing? I recall there being lots of opinions on the nature of its existence and its exclusivity, but did the students end up feeling more pride or resentment for Sluggy and his club? If you could still join the Slub Club, I imagine …read more!

Love Potion anyone? Amortentia is the Page of the Day

Feb 14, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Books

Love is in the air today this Valentines Day – makes you wonder how much Amortentia is floating around in the pumpkin juice at Hogwarts this time of year. We saw what happens when students mess with this potentially dangerous potion when Ron intercepts a dose meant for Harry. How common do you think it …read more!

Magical Creatures Take Over the Leakypedia

Feb 02, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Books

Magical Creatures Take Over the Leakypedia, will hopefully be more accurate for Tomorrow’s headline, as currently, Magical Creatures are one of the few major categories in the Leakypedia that have less then full information. How many can you name? Do you have any favorites? Which do you think are the most unique? Don’t care about …read more!

Divine the future of Sybill’s Leakypedia page

Jan 28, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Books

Looking into my remnants of this morning’s mug of tea.. that and seeing her fun little photo on the Leaky post below me, it had me pondering whatever happened to Trelawney. I remember a time when there were popular theories that she would be killed at some point between books five through seven, but survive …read more!

Do you go to any Harry Potter club meet-ups? – Leakypedia Page of the Day

Jan 26, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Books

I’m asking about Harry Potter clubs today because according to the Leakypedia, only 5 Harry Potter clubs seem to exist. But that can’t be right, can it? How many clubs can we get into the Leakypedia in the next 24 hours? That’s what I want to know. 75 MyLeaky Points for the contributors on this …read more!



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